Plastic atlantic ocean

Coca-Cola, Walmart to cut plastic pollution in oceans, Photo: AFP/Getty Images Britain, Canada, France, Germany and Italy, along with the European Union, signed the Ocean Plastics Charter at a leaders' summit in Canada's Charlevoix region in June. The United States and Japan abstained but non-G7 nations Norway and Jamaica are also backing the plan to ensure 100 per cent of plastics are recyclable by 2030. The nations aim to develop more viable alternatives to plastic packaging, to work towards a goal of all plastics being recycled and reused by 2040. On the second day of a G7 ministerial meeting in Canada's Atlantic port city of Halifax, Canadian Environment Minister Catherine McKenna announced "a new partnership with businesses" to reduce plastics waste. Backers include Loblaws, Walmart, Nestle Canada, IKEA, Dow Chemicals, the Coca-Cola Company, BASF Canada and A&W Canada. Unilever also announced that it was launching a non-profit entity to reduce consumer and business waste, … [Read more...] about Coca-Cola, Walmart to cut plastic pollution in oceans

This NOAA/RAMMB satellite image taken on September 10 shows Hurricane Florence off the US East Coast in the Atantic Ocean. — AFP/VNA PhotoViet Nam News CHARLESTON — More than a million people were ordered on Monday to evacuate the path of Hurricane Florence as the powerful Category 4 storm packing winds of 140 miles (220 kilometres) per hour bore down on the East Coast of the United States. "This is one of the worst storms to hit the East Coast in many years," President Donald Trump warned on Twitter. "Please be prepared, be careful and be SAFE!" South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster ordered as many as one million residents of the state’s eastern coast to leave their homes ahead of the storm’s possible arrival on Thursday. Schools in 26 of the state’s 46 counties were to close from Tuesday. The governor of neighbouring North Carolina ordered an evacuation of the Outer Banks, barrier islands that are a popular tourist destination, and parts of coastal … [Read more...] about Over a million told to flee as Hurricane Florence stalks US East Coast

The first significant steps towards legally protecting the high seas are to take place at the UN in New York. Photo: JEREMY BISHOP These waters, which cover 46% of the planet's surface, are under threat from deep-sea mining, over-fishing and the patenting of marine genetic resources. Over the next two years, government representatives aim to hammer out a binding agreement to protect them against over-exploitation. But several nations, including the US, are lukewarm towards the proposals. Experts believe that the oceans of the world are vital for a number of reasons. Scientists say they capture around 90% of the extra heat and around 26% of the excess carbon dioxide created by humans through the burning of fossil fuels and other activities. "The half of our planet which is high seas is protecting terrestrial life from the worst impacts of climate change," said Prof Alex Rogers from Oxford University, UK, who has provided evidence to inform the UN treaty process getting under … [Read more...] about UN treaty would protect high seas from over exploitation

2016 New Year Celebration in Hanoi
2016 is coming in just two days! Are you wondering how to celebrate the special moments of New Year’s Eve? Check out some suggestions below:
EXTRAVAGANT COUNTDOWN PARTIES:
1. Heineken Countdown Party
Thu 31 Dec 2014, 8 pm – 00.30 am
Ly Thai To Park
The most popular annual countdown and music party is equipped with world-class lighting, amazing sound systems and mind-blowing visual effects, featuring top-notch Vietnamese and international singers and DJs. Don’t miss the chance to scream at the top of your lungs and welcome the first moments of the new year at this special event!
2. Yamaha ClearMen Countdown 2015
Yamaha ClearMen Countdown 2015
Thu 31 Dec 2014, from 8.30 pm
Cach Mang Thang 8 Square, in front of Hanoi Opera House
No. 1 Trang Tien
A night of celebration with Remix (music) Party with some of the most well-known Vietnamese singers, impressive 3D mapping and lots of surprises and gifts! Who are you going to enjoy this … [Read more...] about WHAT’S ON DECEMBER 15-31 (DAILY UPDATE)

(VOVworld) – 90 countries attending a major world summit in Washington on protecting the planet’s oceans have presented 136 incentives to protect 3.4 million square kilometers of ocean.
A boy collects plastic materials near a polluted coastline to sell in Manila, the Philippines. (Photo: Reuters)
At the conclusion on Friday of the 2-day “Our Oceans” meeting, US Secretary of State John Kerry said the meeting was intended to protect the marine ecology, prevent pollution, and mitigate the consequences of climate change. Participants pledged 5.3 billion USD to achieve those targets. The US and 20 other countries promised to create 40 marine reserves against the risks of climate change and water pollution. These areas will restrict commercial fishing, oil and gas exploitation, and other actions that harm the oceans. US President Barack Obama declared a new marine reserve of 12,725 square kilometers in the Atlantic … [Read more...] about 90 countries to provide funding for protecting marine ecology